Shopfronts in St Albans
Now St Albans, the historic town just North of London which has a bicycle stand shaped like a bicycle as you may have gleaned from my last post a few days ago, is also home to a lovely cathedral and several churches.
However, continuing with my shopfront theme from Brighton, I decided to capture what the high street in St Albans had to offer. For those outside the UK, the 'High Street' is the main retail area in a British town or neighbourhood. These days you never know what to expect on a British high street- a long line of typical chain stores, boutique cafes, charity shops or boarded-up windows.
Having approached the town from the less used exit of the main rail station, I started my walk at the "wrong" end of the high street. Therefore my first few encounters left me somewhat puzzled.
Now why on earth would this nice little town with pretty house have a high street dominated by pound stores?
Adjoining this was a betting shop and Thomas Cook Travels. I assume if you save a few quid at Poundworld then you could put these a bet and perhaps win enough dosh to take a nice holiday.
Further down there was a Tesco Metro and Vision Express leaving me to think that this was just another high street somewhere-in-the-UK.
Then reassuringly, I saw Clarks and Boots. It is always a nice feeling when I spot these brands, like turning into your street after a long holiday away.
Across the road was Waterstones, the book store. This was more like what I had imagined the retail area in St.Albans' would be.
However, continuing with my shopfront theme from Brighton, I decided to capture what the high street in St Albans had to offer. For those outside the UK, the 'High Street' is the main retail area in a British town or neighbourhood. These days you never know what to expect on a British high street- a long line of typical chain stores, boutique cafes, charity shops or boarded-up windows.
Having approached the town from the less used exit of the main rail station, I started my walk at the "wrong" end of the high street. Therefore my first few encounters left me somewhat puzzled.
Now why on earth would this nice little town with pretty house have a high street dominated by pound stores?
Adjoining this was a betting shop and Thomas Cook Travels. I assume if you save a few quid at Poundworld then you could put these a bet and perhaps win enough dosh to take a nice holiday.
Further down there was a Tesco Metro and Vision Express leaving me to think that this was just another high street somewhere-in-the-UK.
Then reassuringly, I saw Clarks and Boots. It is always a nice feeling when I spot these brands, like turning into your street after a long holiday away.
Across the road was Waterstones, the book store. This was more like what I had imagined the retail area in St.Albans' would be.
Finally at the end of this modern street, I saw Jack Wills and Reiss located in quaint buildings peopled by smart-looking locals. I was in the traditional part of this old town at last.
The 'St. Albans' of the postcards could not be far from here.
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